Neonatology Consultant

REF 1755443

11.03.2025 | Abu Dhabi | full time

Description: We are looking for a dedicated, caring neonatologist to provide medical care for premature and critically ill newborn infants. The neonatologist will work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, along with pediatricians and dieticians, to ensure newborns receive the nutrition and treatment necessary for growth and healing. You will work with premature infants and infants born with serious illnesses, diseases contracted after birth, low birth weight, and congenital malformations.

To be a successful neonatologist, you should be dedicated to the care of at-risk newborns and have excellent analytical and decision-making skills. You should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and treat your patients and their family members with compassion and empathy.

Neonatologist Responsibilities:

-Caring for newborn infants until they are ready to go home.
-Providing prenatal care for high-risk infants.
-Assisting in premature or problematic deliveries, and helping if complications arise or if medical attention is necessary immediately after birth.
-Caring for infants nutrition to ensure optimal growth and development, and finding alternative ways to feed infants who struggle to suckle.
-Assisting with medications and treating infants born with infections or who contract infections after birth.

Requirements: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations, requiring fluency in English and proficiency in a second language preferred.Experience in a Level III or IV NICU, showcasing the ability to manage the most complex neonatal cases.Strong research background with published work in peer-reviewed journals, indicating an ability to contribute to academic medicine.Demonstrated leadership qualities, with experience in supervising healthcare teams and fostering a collaborative environment.Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, essential for making rapid decisions in high-stress situations.Empathy and compassion towards patients and families, able to provide emotional support and guidance during challenging times.

Provisions: Salary: to be discussed; Employment visa provided; Accommodation provided